David Mukai

David Mukai is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Wyoming's College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering. His academic credentials include a B.S. (Magna Cum Laude) and M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington.

His research encompasses four interconnected domains:

• Theoretical Fracture Mechanics: Investigating interfacial cracks and subsurface fatigue cracks, with planned work on micro-thin layer responses.
• Reinforced Concrete: Focusing on self-compacting concrete behavior, constitutive modeling, and object-oriented programming applications for section analysis.
• Structural Rehabilitation: Pioneering heat-straightening repair techniques for steel beams and studying FRP degradation under environmental factors.
• Structural Monitoring: Developing durability assessment methods for retrofitted structures.

His recent publications (2018–2025) predominantly explore advanced concrete technologies, seismic performance of structural elements, and computational modeling of reinforced concrete systems. Key trends include flexural behavior of precast systems, seismic resilience of walls and beams, and code-based verification of pile foundations.

He has supervised two M.S. students in developing object-oriented libraries for reinforced concrete analysis. Collaborative research includes partnerships with mechanical engineering colleagues on FRP degradation studies and joint projects with Dr. Richard Avent on heat-straightening methodologies.